Ducati Superleggera V4 vs Kawasaki Z H2 SE Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	--	Supercharged engine for exhilarating acceleration Upgraded suspension for enhanced ride quality Advanced electronic aids for improved safety and control Striking design that demands attention Read More
Things we don't like	--	Higher price compared to non-supercharged competitors Limited color options Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	998 cc	998 cc
Fuel Tank Capacity	17 L	19 L
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Cylinder	2	4
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Wet Sump
Valve Configuration	DOHC	--
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	Fuel Injection
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Drive Type	Chain	Chain Drive
Compression Ratio	13.2:1	11.2:1
Bore X Stroke	112 mm x 60.8 mm	76 mm x 55 mm
Clutch Type	Hydraulically Controlled Slipper/Self-Servo Wet Multiplate Clutch with Superbike configuration	Wet, Multi-Plate
Engine Type	L-Twin Cylinder, 4 Valves per Cylinder, Desmodromic Valve actuation, Liquid Cooled	4-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, with Supercharger Engine
Exhaust Pipes	2-1-2 System, Primary Tubes in Titanium. Twin Titanium Mufflers	4 Into 1 Exhaust
Emission Control	2-1-2 System, Primary Tubes in Titanium. Twin Titanium Mufflers	--
Maximum Torque	--	137 Nm
RPM at Maximum Torque	--	8500 rpm

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Dimension

Kerb Weight	166 kg	240 kg
Dry Weight	155 kg	--
Seating Capacity	1	2
Category	--	Super Sport
Seat Height	--	834 mm
Height	--	1130 mm
Wheel Base	--	1455 mm
Length	--	2085 mm
Width	--	815 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	CDI	Digital
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	Electronic Fuel Injection System	Fuel Injection

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Wheel Size	R17	R17
Rear Tyre	200/55 ZR17	190/55 ZR17
Tyre Type	Runflat	Runflat

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Rear)	130 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Front)	120 mm	--
Front Suspension	--	Inverted Fork
Rear Suspension	--	Uni Trak

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Advanced Safety Features	Engine Braking Control,Ducati Wheelie Control Engine Braking Control,Ducati Wheelie Control	--
Riding Modes	Race,Touring,Urban Race,Touring,Urban	Sport, Road Sport, Road
Side Reflectors	Optional Optional	Yes
Central Locking	Optional Optional	--
Anti-Theft Alarm	Optional Optional	--
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	--
Traction Control	Yes	--
Stability Control	Yes	--
Back Rest	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Launch Control	No	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital Digital	Yes
Navigator	Yes	--
Side Stand Indicator	No	Yes
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	--
Tripmeter	--	Yes

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Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No
Cruise Control	Optional Optional	Yes

Electrical

Head Lamp	Reflector Reflector	LED LED
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Indicator Light	Bulb Bulb	Yes
Accessory Outlet	Yes	--

Chassis & Suspension

Electronic Suspension Adjustment	Yes	--
Body Frame Material	Alloy Alloy	Steel Steel
Side Wings	No	Yes
Body Frame Type	Monocoque Monocoque	Trellis Trellis
Seat Type	Single Seat Single Seat	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--

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Brake

Front Brake	Disc Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc